Yep and one can bet that those bussed in did not volunteer their time...most, I imagine, were paid to come and protest!
It seems to me that this is a case where Common Sense has switched places with the populace and is now being used by the government. Wisconsin's proposed changes to the union system is only related to the benefits package and is so insignificant. Personally, I say "fine, don't like it, we are broke, it's all gone!"
The percentage change still leaves the tax payer footing the bill of over 90% of the benefits package - regardless of job performance! In the case of WI teachers: $78,000 Thousand dollars for a 180 day work year...maybe 200 days. That's $48.75/hr (200 days benefit of doubt)! That is $11.81 more per hour more than a private sector working 22 8hr days per month for 12 months (and we know that is shy of reality). Further, the private sector often has no where near the benefits package.
Personally, this frustrates me. I guarantee you, a high percentage of these people were also tea party associated; but now, since their personal pocket book is affected, they are on the other side of common sense. It is sad. Wisconsin is badly in debt; the U.S. is horribly in debt. Things have to give - talk about a house of cards! And don't get me started on the Nazi and "teaching [our] kids" comments!
If you are of the same mind - go to Wal-mart on Facebook, Fed-Ex, Disney, Farmers Insurance and others - like them and post a note about standing against Unions. If employers take care of their valuable employees, there is no need for Unions. Unions are blood sucking leeches whose time is long passed.
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